{
  "id": 7997024,
  "title": "3 big takeaways on aging, beauty, and work from Maye Musk’s new memoir",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/3-big-takeaways-on-aging-beauty-and-work-from-maye-musks-new-memoir",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:58:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/maye-musk-memoir-timeless-takeaways-aging-beauty-work-retirement-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here are three key takeaways from Maye Musk's new memoir, Timeless, on aging, beauty, and work:\n\n1. Later-life achievements: Musk discovered that many of her career milestones came after she turned 50. She modeled on international runways, became CoverGirl's oldest spokesperson at 69, published her first memoir at 71, and became the oldest cover model in Sports Illustrated history at 74. She emphasizes that reinvention isn't limited to the young, but rather is for those who are brave enough to pursue it later in life.\n\n2. Embracing aging: Musk learned to embrace her gray hair and wrinkles as she aged. When her agent warned that her new look would prevent her from working again, Musk realized her contract allowed her to send her new photos to agencies outside New York City, resulting in bookings across Europe and the US. She also decided to appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue despite her agents' concerns about not having a \"swimsuit body.\" Musk believes that women should not hide their wrinkles or cellulite, but instead show the world their happy and healthy bodies.\n\n3. Continuing meaningful work: Even though Musk is no longer a practicing dietitian, she remains passionate about nutrition research. She continues to keep up with advancements in the field, holding an honorary doctorate in dietetics from the University of the Free State in South Africa. Musk sees her work as a dietitian as an important part of her identity and continues to pursue it, demonstrating that meaningful work can continue throughout life.",
  "summary": "Maye Musk says some of life's best chapters can come much later — and she has the career to prove it.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}